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The occurrences, nature and significance of translocal relationships of early Christian communities are discussed in several issues in New Testament studies. This article examines such links in 1 Thessalonians, one of the early letters of the Pauline mission. Translocal links are constituted through...

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Main Author: Stenschke, Christoph W. 1966- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2021
In: Journal of early Christian history
Year: 2021, Volume: 11, Issue: 2, Pages: 96-145
IxTheo Classification:HC New Testament
Further subjects:B history of early Christianity
B co-workers of Paul
B translocal links
B Timothy
B Thessalonica
B Rhetorical criticism
B Silvanus
B 1 Thessalonians
B Paul
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Summary:The occurrences, nature and significance of translocal relationships of early Christian communities are discussed in several issues in New Testament studies. This article examines such links in 1 Thessalonians, one of the early letters of the Pauline mission. Translocal links are constituted through the exchange of information and journeys before the composition of the letter; through the authors who are embedded in early Christian communities, serve in this context and represent them; the spread of news in the Christian network; and missionary activities beyond local confines. Translocal links serve to satisfy mutual longing for each other, encouragement, and ethical instruction, and to secure mission efforts. They find expression in prayer for other Christians and in exchanging greetings. Such links play a significant role in the identity construction of new Christ-followers in adverse circumstances. While there is rhetorical hyperbole, the portrayal of such links is at least historically plausible.
ISSN:2471-4054
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal of early Christian history
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1080/2222582X.2021.1880955